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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.36, 2,073.54 and 1,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.36, 2,073.54 and 1,155.16 is: 1,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.36 : 2,073.54 = 1,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.36/2,073.54 = 1,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.36x = 2,073.54 × 1,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.36x = 2,395,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,270.47/1,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.22

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